Gatherings during these seasons will be different — the pandemic especially reminds us to be watchful and sacrifice for the needs of our community.
Bishop Kettler: Preparing for a different kind of Advent and Christmas
Effie Caldarola: Advent’s call to discipleship
During Advent, we pray about our call to be disciples. But what does “discipleship” mean?
At Mass with new cardinals, pope warns against worldliness
In his homily, Pope Francis said the two key phrases for the Advent season were God’s closeness and people’s vigilance against indifference and mediocrity.
Sunday Scripture reflection: Nov. 29, 2020
First Sunday of Advent
First reading: Is 63:16-17, 19, 64:2-7
Second reading: 1 Cor 1:3-9
Gospel: Mk 13:33-37
Bishops say Advent during pandemic can be a time to draw closer to Jesus
The global pandemic and new limits on daily activities present a special time for a renewal of faith and the opportunity to deepen appreciation for Jesus in daily life, bishops across the country said in messages for the Advent season.
Advent Week 1: Seeking the face of God? Look around you
The new year comes a few weeks earlier — the new liturgical year, that is, starting with Advent. But even this new season and new year does not begin without grim and sobering reminders of how far from God many of us are.
Advent Week 1: A collection of Advent poems
A few poems for refection this Advent season.
Advent book ideas
These books offer daily reading and reflections for a spiritual Advent season.